Tag #Sanction Evasion

How do the sales of aging tankers to the shadow fleet contribute to environmental risks and potential geopolitical threats like sabotage?

The sale of old oil tankers to a "shadow fleet" facilitating Russian oil exports highlights the complex interplay between economic interests and geopolitical sanctions. The high profits generated by selling these vessels to less transparent entities suggest knowledge of their intended use. This raises concerns about the complicity of Western companies in sustaining Russia's war effort.